The Hubby has removed The Cat Hotel, The Stairway to Heaven, and The Feeding Station.
I am thankful that he did this while I was unaware; I would have cried.
He's tucked it all away, ready to be used again should a new stray cat come to stay.
I sat on the deck, alone, and remembered.
Below are the first photos that I have of all of our backyard cats:
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| Hobo, in February 2009. |
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| Sweetie at the top of the stairs, with her guardian Hobo, in Summer, 2009. |
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| Sammy, April 2010. |
The PO'M's photo was shown on PO'Monday's post this week.
Hobo was the trailblazer, and I am thankful for the day he wandered past our open back door.
Once we noticed his behavior, we set out food.
And so it began.
Yes, I am thankful, as these outdoor cats taught me how to love at a distance.
Then, when Paddy O'Malley showed up, we were bowled over by his friendliness!
Let's Hop!
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So kind of your hubby to put away those items for now. Sending more purrs.
ReplyDeleteLong live the happy memories, they are totally worth it. Thanks for joining our Thankful Thursday Blog Hop!
ReplyDeleteYour husband is a jewel. He knew the right thing to do. Bless him.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed Thankful Thursday. Big healing hugs. ♥
They were blessed to have you and you were blessed to know them all. XO
ReplyDeleteso well said...
DeleteI'm sure they were all very grateful to have found you. Enjoy your lovely memories of them.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing them all with us. Isn't it amazing how much you learn from feral kitties?
ReplyDeleteWe were also amazed at his behavior what a very special fellow PO'M was. Forever will he live in so many many hearts!
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The Human got leaky eyes when she read this beautiful tribute. She says even though it hurts, it's always worth it to let felines into her life.
ReplyDeletePurrs & Head Bonks,
Alberto
Thanks for sharing your Outside befores with us! And your husband is a jewel!
ReplyDeleteAlthogh I have lived in this house off and on for the last 30 years, alas it has always been off more than on because of work. Now that I have been back for 2 years, I am getting the opportunity to meet our neigborhood strays (like Merle). "Learning to love from a distance" is a terrific expression. Thank you!
beautiful if heartbreaking memories-though it is wonderful to have learned how to love from a distance
ReplyDeleteOh what a sweet thing to do. And all of your visitors are wonderful. I think I am related to Sammy…
ReplyDeleteThat was the exact right thing to do. Stowed away, ready for when the time comes...
ReplyDeleteA bittersweet thankful. It's wonderful that you have the photos to bring back good memories.
ReplyDeleteMemories are so bittersweet at these times. So grateful; for them as even thorough tears, we can sometimes have a smile when we remember them while we are still crying.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you have such a kind husband. I know how hard this is for you.
ReplyDeleteYour sitting alone makes us sad. :-(
ReplyDeleteWe cleaned up Pocket's things the first day. You weren't sitting alone. Paddy was with you.
ReplyDeleteYou will never sit alone with all those wonderful memories of the cats you have loved, and who in their different ways have loved you back.
ReplyDeleteIts so hard to put the things that one of the fur children used when they no longer are there to use them...so nice and thoughtful of your hubby to do that for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your other outside loved from a distance kitties.
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Tears fall alongside yours ...
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy that your husband removed everything when you weren't home (((hugs))). FYI the video is working on the blog, just checked.
ReplyDeleteYour husband is surely a keeper.
ReplyDeleteThose cats were lucky to have found such caring people...
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you and your heartwarming family.
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